All 99 Articles Chapter 5: Transfers to Third Countries
Without adequacy, transfers need appropriate safeguards — most commonly Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules — often plus a transfer impact assessment.
Key points
- SCCs are the everyday tool for transfers.
- Schrems II requires assessing the destination's laws and adding measures where needed.
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Practical guidance
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